Microsoft will begin selling products in its “Experience Centers” in London, New York City and Sydney in July, but the global chip shortage will affect what is on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Xbox Series X\/S consoles will not be available until supply is sufficient to meet demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to Surface devices and Microsoft 365 subscriptions, other Xbox products are also available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tech giant permanently closed its retail stores in the U.S. and around the world last year at the start of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has placed store employees in sites that help sell, train and support Microsoft’s business customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This latest development does not signal Microsoft’s return to retail, as there will be no online ordering or in-store pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company uses its four Experience Center locations to accommodate business customers, and the ability to buy items is mostly aimed at visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n